ACC approves three cases against Nanak, wife and daughter over Tk 385 crore in suspicious transactions

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has approved three separate cases against former textiles and jute minister and Awami League presidium member Jahangir Kabir Nanak, his wife Syeda Arjuman Banu and his daughter S. Amrin Rakhi over allegations of acquiring more than Tk 28.17 crore in wealth beyond known sources of income. They also face allegations of suspicious bank transactions worth more than Tk 385.23 crore. ACC Secretary Saidur Rahman Khan disclosed the information on Sunday.

According to the ACC, Nanak is accused of acquiring and holding Tk 14,89,56,750 in wealth beyond his known income. In addition, suspicious transactions of Tk 46,00,23,185 were found in 31 bank accounts operated in his own name.

On these allegations, a case will be filed against Nanak under Section 27(1) of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act 2004, Section 5(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act 1947, and Sections 4(2) and 4(3) of the Money Laundering Prevention Act 2012.

His wife, Syeda Arjuman Banu, is accused of acquiring Tk 13,15,91,424 in movable and immovable wealth beyond known sources of income. The ACC found suspicious transactions of Tk 101,74,49,416 in 102 bank accounts operated in her name. A case will be filed against her under the relevant sections of the ACC Act and the Money Laundering Prevention Act.

His daughter, S. Amrin Rakhi, is accused of acquiring Tk 11,99,104 in wealth beyond known sources of income. Suspicious transactions of Tk 237,48,70,905 were found in 10 bank accounts operated in her name. A case will also be filed against her under the relevant sections of the ACC Act and the Money Laundering Prevention Act.

According to the ACC's calculations, the three members of Nanak's family had suspicious transactions totalling Tk 385,23,43,506 across 143 bank accounts in their names. The total amount of wealth they are accused of acquiring beyond known sources of income stands at Tk 28,17,47,278.

In addition, the ACC has decided to file two separate cases against former MP and former National Parliament whip Md. Atiur Rahman Atik and his wife Shantana Begum.

According to the ACC, Atik, the former MP for Sherpur-1, is accused of acquiring Tk 8,39,62,952 in wealth beyond known sources of income. His wife Shantana Begum faces an allegation of acquiring Tk 71,61,880 in wealth beyond known sources of income.

The ACC alleges that Atik acquired illegal wealth by abusing his power while serving as an MP and as a whip of the National Parliament. He is also accused of using political influence to help his wife acquire wealth inconsistent with her known sources of income. A case will be filed against Atik under Section 27(1) of the ACC Act 2004, and against his wife under the relevant section of the same act along with Section 109 of the Penal Code.